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Three-hour takedown, AI labelling: India's new social media rules spark debate

Critics worry the rules would be a compliance challenge for tech platforms and could expand censorship.

BBC 11 Feb 2026 1:57 pm

Drone attack sparks fire at a plant in Russia's Volgograd region, Governor says

The attack caused damage to an apartment in a residential building, and drone debris also fell on the territory of a kindergarten, the Governor said.

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 11:58 am

Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states

The approach has become a familiar one for the administration, and this time focuses on frequent targets: California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 10:58 am

Indonesia to ramp up shipbuilding to boost logistics, industry

Indonesia will strengthen its shipbuilding industry to accelerate logistics transformation, support food security, ...

Antara News 11 Feb 2026 10:14 am

Netanyahu to push Trump on Iran missiles in White House talks

Benjamin Netanyahu, making his sixth visit to the United States since Donald Trump took office, will be urging the U.S. leader to take a harder line on arch-foe Iran's ballistic missile programme

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 10:09 am

Indonesia to test hydrogen vehicles on Jakarta roads in July 2026

Indonesia will test hydrogen-powered buses, cars, and converted motorcycles on Jakarta roads in July 2026, ...

Antara News 11 Feb 2026 10:05 am

At least eight dead in school shooting in northeastern Canadas British Columbia

Canadian police say eight people were killed in a school shooting in British Columbia, including a shooter, and dozens more were injured

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 8:10 am

Russian strike on Ukraine kills four, including three young children: official

Two one-year-old boys and a two-year-old girl died as a result of an enemy strike, according to regional military head

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 7:14 am

Indonesia targets US$15.6 billion in cigarette excise revenue in 2026

Workers produce hand-rolled clove cigarettes (SKT) at a cigarette factory in Cimahi, West Java, Indonesia, on Tuesday ...

Antara News 11 Feb 2026 7:04 am

Indonesia arrests 11 suspects in CPO, POME export graft case

Former Director of Customs Technical Affairs at Indonesias Directorate General of Customs and Excise R Fadjar ...

Antara News 11 Feb 2026 6:49 am

U.S. to scrap legal cornerstone of climate regulations this week

U.S. President Trump will be joined by (EPA) administrator Lee Zeldin to formalise the rescission of the 2009 Obama-era endangerment finding

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 4:00 am

Bangladesh elections 2026: Will hand over power to elected government fast, says Yunus

He called for citizens to vote in favour of the popular referendum on the July Charter that will bring substantial changes to the Constitution

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 12:11 am

Indonesia outlines D-8 priorities ahead of Jakarta Summit

Indonesias chairmanship of the Developing Eight (D-8) group is centered on five priority agendas, the Ministry ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 9:17 pm

Indonesia uses $3.5 bln from JETP, AZEC for green economy projects

Indonesia has utilized about US$3.5 billion from financing allocations under the Just Energy Transition Partnership ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 9:11 pm

Bangladesh will replace Indian cotton with U.S. cotton: Interim government

Information adviser Shafiqul Alam says the U.S.-Bangladesh trade deal inked on Monday is a game changer that can further open up the U.S. market for Bangladesh. In April 2025, Bangladesh restricted yarn imports from India through its land ports after bilateral ties soured. In May 2025, India imposed curbs on imports of readymade garments and other items from Bangladesh through land ports.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 8:09 pm

Indonesia bolsters blue carbon ecosystem to mitigate climate impacts

The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries highlighted its commitment to strengthening the governance of ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 7:57 pm

Ministry informs 1,852 containers of Indonesian shrimp enter US market

free certification issued by her office as a guarantee of the quality and safety of Indonesian fishery ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 7:43 pm

Bangladesh Hindu businessman, 62, hacked to death days before polls

The shop owner hacked to death with a sharp weapon in Mymensingh; family alleges robberyas minority groups warn of rising communal violence ahead ofFebruary 12 elections.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 7:14 pm

Trump's Immigration Chiefs to testify in Congress following protester deaths

Donald Trump's immigration campaign has been heavily scrutinised in recent weeks, after the shooting deaths in Minneapolis of two protesters at the hands of Homeland Security officers

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 7:07 pm

Bangladeshs Make or Break Election

Discussing the competing electoral alliances, the long shadow of the Awami League, and the challenges that the new government will face.

The Diplomat 10 Feb 2026 6:49 pm

HKTDC to Host Worlds Largest One-Stop Jewellery Marketplace

-Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the worlds largest onestop jewellery ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 6:14 pm

Govt arrests a Russian citizen in animals smuggling attempt

The Ministry of Forestry and the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office have arrested a Russian citizen in Bali in connection ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 5:57 pm

Indonesia agree to accept ship grant from Japan worth 1.9 billion yen

The government and Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) agree to accept a grant of defense ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 4:35 pm

Indonesia rolls out flexible work policy to ease Eid travel

The Indonesian government has introduced a nationwide Work From Anywhere (WFA) scheme to manage the massive travel ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 4:09 pm

Netanyahu to meet Trump with Iran missiles high on agenda

It will be their sixth meeting in the United States since Donald Trump returned to office a year ago; they also met in Jerusalem in October when Mr. Trump announced a ceasefire in Gaza

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:05 pm

Indonesia launches Q1 economic stimulus to ease Eid homecoming costs

Indonesia has officially launched an economic stimulus program for the first quarter to facilitate public mobility and ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 3:14 pm

Indonesia targets one kindergarten per village for 13-year education

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is seeking to establish at least one kindergarten per village to ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 3:06 pm

Police Chief pledges full support for government programs

National Police (Polri) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo reaffirmed Polris commitment to fully support the ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 3:03 pm

Good prices stable, supplies sufficient ahead of Ramadan: Minister

Trade Minister Budi Santoso has assured that prices of staple goods remain stable and supplies are sufficient ahead ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 3:02 pm

Tangerang BPBD warns public to avoid Cisadane river after pollution

The Tangerang City Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has appealed to the public to avoid direct contact with ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 2:54 pm

Gov't allocates Rp911 billion transport discounts for 2026 Eid al-Fitr

The government has prepared economic incentives in the form of transportation fare discounts during the 2026 Eid ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 2:20 pm

Govt adds scabies, leprosy, yaws screenings to health check program

The Indonesian Ministry of Health has added screenings for scabies, leprosy, and yaws to the nationwide Free Health ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 1:54 pm

Gov't expands free health checks with immunization tracking

The Ministry of Health has included childrens immunization history in the Free Health Check-Up (CKG) program to ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 1:49 pm

Free health check program covers 25 pct population in its first year

The Free Health Check (CKG) program initiated by the Health Ministry successfully covered 25 percent of ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 1:39 pm

ESDM develops hydrogen ecosystem in Indonesia through GHES 2026

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is developing a hydrogen ecosystem and its utilization for the ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 1:11 pm

The taekwondo teacher tasked with healing India's troubled state

Opinion is divided on whether Manipur's new chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh can bring calm to the state.

BBC 10 Feb 2026 1:09 pm

Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrews connection | Explained

Andrews association with convicted-sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has made global headlines and put the UK royal family in a tight spot.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 1:02 pm

Outlet construction complete for 1,000 village co-ops: deputy minister

Deputy Minister of Cooperatives Farida Farichah stated that 1,000 Red and White Village Cooperatives have completed the ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 12:32 pm

Indonesia's Manpower Minister: BLKs must link training to real jobs

Manpower Minister Yassierli urged vocational training centers (BLKs) to facilitate their training participants' ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 10:41 am

Prabowo asks Apindo to create jobs across multiple industries

President Prabowo Subianto received representatives of the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) at his private ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 10:21 am

Indonesia maps fire-prone regions to curb forest and land fires

The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry has mapped regions prone to forest and land fires to mitigate fire incidents, with ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 9:57 am

Literacy key to shaping creative leaders in AI era: National Library

Head of the National Library (Perpusnas) E. Aminudin Aziz emphasized the role of literacy in the era of artificial ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 9:54 am

Free meal program seen as driver of national economic chain: Bappenas

Minister of National Development Planning Rachmat Pambudy viewed the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program as playing a ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 9:43 am

Minister urges Google to help ensure safer internet in Indonesia

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno asked Google, one of the largest internet service and ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 9:42 am

Indonesia readies rice shipment to Saudi for 2026 Hajj

Indonesia is preparing to ship 2,280 tons of domestically produced rice to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 9:31 am

Indonesia launches biochar guide to lift rice yields and cut emissions

Indonesias central bank has launched a climate-smart agriculture business guide using biochar technology ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 8:37 am

Indonesia seeks deeper animal health, biosecurity ties with USDA

Indonesias Agriculture Ministry is seeking deeper technical cooperation with the U.S. Department of ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 8:20 am

TRENDS Unifies 50+ Systems to Build AI-Ready Manufacturing Backbone

-Boomi, the leader in AI-driven automation, today announced thatTRENDS Promotional Productsused the Boomi ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 7:18 am

Savannah Guthrie says, 'We believe our mom is still out there'

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 when family members dropped her off at her home near Tucson after she had dinner with them, and relatives reported her missing the following day, according to authorities

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 7:04 am

Wisely Ai Sets a New Impact Benchmark Protecting 100 Mn Indosat Users from 2 Bn+ Scam and Spam Communications in Indonesia

-Tanla Platforms Limitedtoday announced a major impact milestone for Wisely Ai, its AI-native platform, following ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 6:51 am

Eritrea calls Ethiopias accusations of military aggression deplorable

Ethiopia accused Eritrea over the weekend of military aggression and of supporting armed groups inside their territory, where recent clashes between Tigrayan forces and Ethiopian troops have raised

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:26 am

India-Pakistan to go ahead as government ends boycott request

Pakistan's fixture against rivals India at the T20 World Cup is set to go ahead as scheduled after the Pakistan government ends its order for a boycott.

BBC 10 Feb 2026 12:20 am

A resilient press on Indonesias long road to 2045

National Press Day (HPN), marked every February 9 in Indonesia, sends a wave of reflection through editorial rooms ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 10:56 pm

Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions from a House committee, citing 5th Amendment rights

Lawmakers tried to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, but the former girlfriend and confidante of Jeffrey Epstein invoked her 5th Amendment rights to avoid answering questions that would be incriminating

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 10:00 pm

In last major speeches, leaders of BNP, Jamaat claim legacies of Liberation war of 1971, uprising of 2024

In a detailed speech focused on development agenda, BNP chairman Tarique Rahman sought forgiveness for any mistakes that his party might have committed during its past governance stints

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 9:57 pm

Indonesia revitalizes 152 cultural heritage sites, museums in 2025

The Ministry of Culture reported the revitalization of 152 cultural heritage sites and museums across Indonesia in ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 9:18 pm

Levis Brand Debuts Behind Every Original Campaign With Super Bowl Film Highlighting Backstories and Backsides

-The Levisbrand today launched Behind Every Original, a bold new global campaign that ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 8:14 pm

Bangladesh polls will show red card to forces of hegemony, says Jamaat

Ameer of Jamaat-E-Islami Dr. Shafiqur Rahman accused the Bangladesh Nationalist Party as responsible for many challenges facing the country

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 8:11 pm

Starmer under growing pressure as another key staffer quits

Starmer is expected to meet with his colleagues at the weekly Parliamentary Labour Party meeting the night of February 9

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 8:04 pm

Indonesia, Japan push research cooperation through BRIN partnership

Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has partnered with the Japan Society for the Promotion ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 8:02 pm

India-EU Trade is Set to Grow. Its Environmental Costs May Grow Faster.

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement is expected to expand exports and employment. But many of the sectors set to benefit are also among Indias most polluting.

The Diplomat 9 Feb 2026 7:34 pm

Indonesia's BRIN leads wild banana breeding for food security

Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) announced Monday that it is leading a joint research ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 7:02 pm

Death toll in Lebanon building collapse rises to 15

The six-story apartment building in the impoverished Bab Tabbaneh neighbourhood collapsed on Sunday (February 8, 2026) afternoon

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 6:14 pm

Indonesian govt denies plan to place police under any ministry

The Indonesian government said on Monday there is no proposal to place the National Police (Polri) under any ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 6:11 pm

Indian-Canadian shot dead in Toronto parking lot

The victim, Nandakumar, originally from Karnataka, was an IT professional in Canada; the shooting marks Torontos third homicide of the year

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 6:10 pm

Babies among 53 dead or missing after migrant boat sinks off Libya, U.N. says

Two Nigerian women survived the shipwreck and were rescued by Libyan authorities, says U.N.s IOM

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 6:08 pm

National Press Day 2026: Journalism tested in a world on edge

National Press Day 2026 is observed on Monday, February 9, amid a global climate marked by uncertainty, as Indonesia ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 5:02 pm

Indonesia prepares sugar labeling policy, food safety task force

The Indonesian government is preparing a policy on sugar content labeling for food and beverages and plans to establish ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 4:30 pm

BGN warns against low quality food ingredients, kitchen equipment

Indonesias National Nutrition Agency on Monday ordered stricter inspections of raw food ingredients used in ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 4:22 pm

Indonesia pushes regional strategy to curb dengue across SE Asia

Indonesia is strengthening collaboration with the Joint Coalition Against Dengue (KOBAR) at a Southeast Asia regional ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 4:06 pm

Indonesia urges stronger ASEAN cooperation against dengue threat

Indonesia has called for deeper regional collaboration among ASEAN member states to tackle the rising number of dengue ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 3:37 pm

Govt to disburse Rp15 bln for health insurance temporary reactivation

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the government is ready to disburse a Rp15 billion budget proposed by Health ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 3:23 pm

Indonesia to export premium rice for Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

The Indonesian government has announced plans to export 2,280 tons of premium rice to Saudi Arabia to meet the ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 3:14 pm

Prabowo highlights security, geopolitics at TNI-Polri joint meeting

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto addressed a range of strategic issues, from national stability and security to ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 3:07 pm

Over 54 million poor Indonesians not covered by PBI JKN: Minister

The Ministry of Social Affairs has found that more than 54 million poor and vulnerable Indonesians are still not ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 2:49 pm

India-US interim trade deal - the four unanswered questions

Opposition leaders, farmers and trade experts have raised concerns over the interim agreement.

BBC 9 Feb 2026 2:40 pm

Prabowo hails press role in democracy on National Press Day

President Prabowo Subianto conveyed his greetings and appreciation to Indonesian journalists on National Press Day ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 2:33 pm

Indonesia bets on NTB garlic and corn to bolster food security

The Indonesian government is positioning West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province as a national hub for garlic and corn ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 2:04 pm

From plastic waste to fuel, Bali steps up sustainable energy efforts

On February 2, 2026, President Prabowo Subianto highlighted the waste problem in Bali, emphasizing the need for ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 12:39 pm

Are Bangladesh's youth turning against India?

Anti-Indianism is rising in Bangladesh as ties between the South Asian neighbours sink to a new low.

BBC 9 Feb 2026 12:30 pm

Indonesia to distribute 4 million FMD vaccine doses in 2026

Indonesias agriculture ministry aims to distribute four million doses of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 12:26 pm

RI Govt urges critical thinking as AI reshapes campus life

Indonesias deputy minister for higher education on Monday urged university students to sharpen critical ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 12:19 pm

Health Minister proposes temporary JKN reactivation for 11 million

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has proposed temporarily restoring National Health Insurance (JKN) coverage for ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 12:16 pm

Finance Minister asks careful PBI JKN updates to protect beneficiaries

Indonesias finance minister has urged the state health insurer BPJS Kesehatan to tighten and regularly update ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 11:58 am

Lunar New Year, Ramadan close timing to boost consumption: expert

The close timing of the Lunar New Year and the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan could help lift public consumption of ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 11:49 am

Trusted with Strategic Energy Projects, WSBP Supplies 1.089 Spun Piles for the UCC Tangguh Project in West Papua

Jakarta (ANTARA)- PT Waskita Beton Precast Tbk (ticker code: WSBP) has been entrusted to be the supplier of ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 10:51 am

Apps to boycott US goods gained traction in crisis over Greenland

The makers of mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott U.S. goods say they saw a surge of interest in Denmark and beyond

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 9:59 am